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Russia says will respond to U.S. steps on Sergei Magnitsky

U.S. visa restrictions on Russian officials linked to the death of hedge fund lawyer Sergei Magnitsky could become a "serious irritant" in bilateral relations and provoke a response from Moscow, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Rebel fighters prepare to make their way to the frontline on the outskirts of Gawalich, near Zintan

U.N. envoy heads to Tripoli as Western line softens

Efforts to find a deal to end the civil war in Libya intensified on Tuesday, with a U.N. special envoy heading for Tripoli and Western powers signalling that Muammar Gaddafi could stay in the country if he gives up power.
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi arrives at Khartoum airport, Sudan,

UN envoy heads to Tripoli as Western line softens

Efforts to find a deal to end the civil war in Libya intensified on Tuesday, with a U.N. special envoy heading for Tripoli and Western powers signalling that Muammar Gaddafi could stay in the country if he gives up power.
Oslo explosion

Anders Behring Breivik: Homegrown Terrorist or Narcissistic Killer?

While it is clear that Breivik had held radical Christian views and was a confirmed anti-Muslim, there is still no conclusive evidence to suggest that he had sculpted himself into a homegrown terrorist with established agenda. It is possible that the attacker was a demented, narcissistic killer who was misguided by the notion of a single person being able to change the world.
Emergency services are seen on Utoeya island

Oslo Explosion: Death Toll Surges [PHOTOS]

Terrorist attacks in Oslo's central government district and a nearby youth camp have killed over 80 people Friday. The current death toll represents a shocking surge from the initial 10 reported dead in the explosion earlier today.
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Halliburton profit jumps on strong U.S. demand

Halliburton Co , the world's second-largest oilfield services company, reported a forecast-topping 54 percent jump in profit on Monday as a U.S. onshore drilling boom showed no sign of cooling off.
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Misrata youth goes from Playstation to front line

When the war in Libya started, many young men now on the rebel front line at Misrata were so interested in computer games and mobile phones that older residents never thought they would turn into fighters. Before the uprising, all those young men cared about was hair gel, clothes, music, mobile phones and hanging out in cafes, said Mahmoud Askutri, a businessman who has formed and funds the 1s...
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attends the Libya contact group meeting in Istanbul

U.S. Formally Recognizes Libyan Rebel Group

The United States will recognize the Transitional National Council (TNC), the rebel group fighting Moammar Gaddafi in Libya, as that country’s “legitimate governing authority, said Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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Italian bank stocks down again on debt woes

Shares in UniCredit SpA and other Italian banks extended losses on Monday after a sell-off last week due to concerns Italy could be drawn into the euro zone debt crisis and worries about the strength of their capital.
Is $2-something Per Gallon Gasoline Gone?

U.S. Gas Prices: How High Will They Go?

Americans, it’s been said, are a resilient, can-do bunch. Well, it looks like U.S. motorists will have to become even more resilient, as the days of $2-something per gallon gasoline appear to be gone.

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